K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
IntroducedMay 12, 2026
ReportedJul 21, 2026
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 75 words.
K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 This bill authorizes states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for programs and activities that support instruction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). For example, LEAs may use these grants to provide teachers, school librarians, administrators, and others with the knowledge and skills to use (and teach the use of) AI safely, effectively, and responsibly, including through professional development.
Context
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
- Policy area
- Education: 22 of 3,602 bills became law, 113th–118th (0.6%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 28 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 422 words
- Subjects
- Advanced technology and technological innovationsEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationTeaching, teachers, curricula
- Latest action
- Jul 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th S. 5225 K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 R · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]